Exam 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

The device that receives data packets and sends them to the intended node on the same network is a(n) ________.

The Internet is a technically a WAN.

Two or more computers that are connected via software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other is called a(n) ________.

Connecting to a wireless network without the owner's permission is known as ________.

________ is another name for data transfer rate.

A P2P network needs specialized network operating system software installed on every node.

On a network, a(n) ________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other.

A(n) ________ is used to send data between a home network and the Internet.

A navigation device that transfers packets of data between two or more networks is called a ________.

Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

A(n) ________ is a device that receives data packets and sends them to their intended nodes on the same network.

A(n) ________ device facilitates file sharing and data backup.

An access point connects to the main router wirelessly.

A printer connected to a wireless network is a node on that network.

The term network ________ is the same as the network design.

WEP is a stronger form of security than WPA.

Which of the following is not a common network architecture type?

The most common home network is a ________.